CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 06258
Segway Personal Transporter (PT) [also known as the Segway Human Transporter (HT)]
Published July 18, 2024 · Recall initiated: September 14, 2006
What's the hazard
The personal transporter can unexpectedly apply reverse torque to the wheels, which can cause a rider to fall. This can occur when the device is tilted back by the Speed Limiter and the rider comes off and then back onto the device within a short period of time.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the Segway PT immediately and contact the company to receive a free software upgrade.
Recall details
- Brand
- Segway Inc., of Bedford, N.H.
- Manufacturer
- Segway Inc., of Bedford, N.H.
- Distributor
- Segway authorized dealers and distributors, directly from Segway Inc., and by certain resellers from March 2002 through mid-September 2006 for prices ranging from $4,000 to $5,500.
- Country
- US